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Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Enstrom 480B and the MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are light helicopters suited to short-range missions, while the Pilatus PC-24 and Gulfstream G700 are fixed‑wing business aircraft designed for longer trips. The Enstrom 480B is a small turbine helicopter typically carrying about four to five people including the pilot, with practical range on the order of a few hundred miles, making it best for local transport and utility flying. The MD 902 Explorer is a larger twin‑engine helicopter usually configured for roughly six to eight occupants, with a similar short‑to‑medium range measured in a few hundred miles, often used for corporate, EMS, or law‑enforcement roles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet, generally seating around eight to ten passengers, with a range roughly in the 2,000‑mile class, aimed at regional and transcontinental trips and capable of operating from shorter runways than many jets. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin jet, typically carrying about 12–19 passengers, with range around 7,000+ nautical miles, intended for intercontinental travel.

SpecGulfstream G700Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit32
Min Crew41
Total Seats166
ManufacturerGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameG700PC-24
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)75002076
Max Cabin Seats1910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats126
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62
Useful Load (lbs)6680
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Crew RestOptionalNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats166
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Standard Cabin Seats126
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
ModelPearl 700FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On Condition5000
Thrust (lbs)182503435
No. of Engines22
FADECYes
Flat RatingISA + 23
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.952.2
Wingspan (ft)10355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.25.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.255.1
Cabin Length (ft)56.923
Overall Height (ft)25.417.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19590
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17